Ammon News - Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo died on Friday after collapsing on ​the pitch during a friendly match, ‌the Nigeria Football Federation announced.

The 40-year-old "appeared to have suffered cardiac arrest five minutes ​into the second half" of the ​game in Kaduna, the NFF said, ⁠citing early reports.

Eneramo, who enjoyed ​successful stints with clubs in Turkey and ​Tunisia, won 10 caps for the Super Eagles. He made his Nigeria debut in a ​friendly game against Jamaica in ​2009.

"This is devastating. I am short of words ‌at ⁠this moment," NFF general secretary Mohammed Sanusi said. "I can only pray that God will grant him eternal rest and ​also grant ​his ⁠loved ones and the Nigeria football family the fortitude to ​bear the loss."

Nicknamed "the Tank" by ​fans ⁠of Tunisian club Esperance Sportive de Tunis, Eneramo was known for his ⁠physical ​presence and "confident play" that ​helped Esperance win silverware, the NFF added.

Reuters